Creators and developers
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Our editorial multi rating is 98/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
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AMD · Processors
Ryzen 9 9950X
Zen 5 · 16C/32T · 5.7 GHz · AM5
95/100 editorialThird-party reference →
US launch / reference price: $649 · Released 2024-08-15
Editorial overview
AMD's halo Zen 5 desktop chip — 16 cores at 5.7 GHz boost, 64 MB L3, AM5 socket, DDR5-5600. Leads productivity; 9950X3D preferred for gaming.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- Peak multi-thread performance (16C/32T)
- AVX-512 support
- AM5 platform longevity through 2027+
Tradeoffs to check
- 170 W TDP demands premium cooling
- High sustained power draw
- 9950X3D wins on gaming
Fit by priority
Derived from available editorial ratings, using category-specific criteria.
PC gamers
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial gaming rating is 90/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Performance
- Cores
- 16
- Threads
- 32
- L3 cache
- 64 MB
- TDP
- 170 W
- Process
- TSMC 4 nm
- iGPU
- Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, 2 CUs)
- Memory
- DDR5-5600
Software & support
- Boost clock
- 5.7 GHz
Other
- Base clock
- 4.3 GHz
- Socket
- AM5
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $649. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Third-party benchmark reference
Stored PassMark CPU Mark: 65,755. This historical snapshot is separate from the editorial score and may differ from the current database.
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Third-party reference: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
